Christmas in Virginia and the White House Spirit
The Potomac marks the line between north and south Christmas in Virginia survives with candlelight and logs at the president’s home. Washington’s holiday markets favor game over staples as northern capital enters Virginia, changing old trees and old customs toward electric warmth and new neighbors.
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Potomac River
Co- Barbia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Wisden
Tieir
Taft
Youle
Bryn Mawr
Christtmas
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Rough Riders
Roosevelt’ Howwehold
Provident
Bia
Potomice River
Virginia
Mason and Linen
Washington
New York
Chicago
Potomac
Woods
North America
Old Dominion
Steel Man
Packer
The
Sol
A Merry Christmas in a Southern Washington Season
The article describes Virginia, Maryland, and Washington at Christmas with holly groves and old Virginia plantations near Arlington. It notes a southern Christmas glow, the landscape veiled in evergreens, and Arlington as a national cemetery adjacent to the Potomac. The piece recalls old southern families and the festive spirit shaping Washington into a cheerful, charitable holiday city.
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Virginia
Potomac
District of Columbia
Maryland
Washington
Potonac Hills
Appalachian
Massachusetts
Gemiaouthern
Eplett
Arlington
The
Custises
Nobert
Houe
Robert E Lee
Mary Castle
Carters
Boyde
Pendletons
Randolphs
Artington
Christmas Gift An Ancient Custom
An exploration of the long history of Christmas gifts from medieval England to modern times. The piece links carols, serfdom, and the habit of generous hosts with highwaymen, jongleurs, and the social dynamics of giving, concluding that the custom is a sincere compliment across ages.
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England
Jongleura
Minetrele
Normandy
William
William the Conqueror
Dick Whittington
London
Patricia of Connaught Vies for Portuguese Queen Match
A London report says Princess Patricia of Connaught remains a leading figure in court circles as King Manuel of Portugal visits England seeking a bride. Patricia’s strong will and past refusals complicate potential alliances, with Alexandra of Wales also considered, while Edward favors an English queen for Portugal and religious hurdles may be eased.
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Patricia of Connaught
Edward
Duke of Connaught
Manuel
Portugal
England
Wabride
Patricia of
Patricia
Spain
Alfonso
Ena of
Battenburg
Alexandra
Wales
Stovel
Princesa Mary of Wales
Indy
Prince Henry of
Old Cure for Colds Revived Dry Cure Reemerges
An old English remedy from Dr. J. Th. Williams known as the dry cure is being revived. It prescribes abstaining from all liquids for about 44 hours after a cold begins while allowing solid foods such as bread tea vegetables white meat and pudding. Small sips of tea or coffee and a little wine and water may be used if thirst is strong.
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J. Th. Williams
Bust Dedicated to Sardou at Murly-le-Roi
In Memory of Sardou the townsfolk of Murly-le-Roi unveiled a bust honoring Victorien Sardou. He was a longtime resident and once served as mayor in 1570, with a gathering including Parla family members Hervieu Hichepin de Croisset Bernstein and the widow of Dumas.
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Victorien Sardow
Murly-le-Roi
Parla
MM. Hervieu
Hichepin
de Croisset
Bernstein
Dumas
Gls
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Christas
Hesroes
Chris
Molex
Sardou
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